| Market News |
| AON3D |
| AON3D raises USD 11.5 Million, unveils mission to land 3D printed parts on the Moon (September 02, 2021) |
| The 3D printer manufacturer has announced the closure of a funding round led by SineWave Ventures, alongside plans to become the first to land an end-use 3D printed part on the Moon. |
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| Stratasys |
| Stratasys gains USD 20 Million U.S. Navy contract in “largest government project to-date” (September 03, 2021) |
| The 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has been awarded a USD 20 Million U.S. Navy contract, the largest of its kind that the company has ever received. The sum is set to be fufilled over the next five years. |
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| CELLX |
| CellX secures USD 4.3 Million to deliver 3D printed pork to China (September 06, 2021) |
| The shanghai-based food tech start-up has raised USD 4.3 Million in its second round of funding, having recently debuted its 3D printed cell-based pork meat at a tasting event. |
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| Fractory |
| Fractory raises USD 9 Million Series A funding to shake up metalworks supply chain (September 07, 2021) |
| The custom manufacturing start-up has raised USD 9 Million in Series A funding to advance its enterprise software platform. Fractory’s platform connects manufacturers and companies that need custom metal parts made. |
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| 3D Systems |
| 3D Systems to acquire AI-powered software specialist Oqton for USD 180 Million (September 09, 2021) |
| The U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has agreed a deal to acquire Artificial Intelligence software firm Oqton. Set to be finalized in Q4 2021, the agreement will see 3D Systems pay Oqton shareholders USD 180 million in cash and stock, in return for full control of their business. |
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| Evolve Addtive Solutions |
| Evolve Additive Solutions secures USD 30 Million to accelerate Scaled Volume Production (SVP) platform sales (September 10, 2021) |
| The 3D printer producer announces that 3D Ventures and its affiliates have agreed to a USD 30 Million growth equity financing in the company. Evolve will use these funds to accelerate commercial sales of its SVP (scaled volume production) platform in the U.S., Europe, and Canada. |
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| Desktop Metal |
| Desktop Metal to “disrupt oil, gas and aerospace” with Aidro acquisition (September 10, 2021) |
| The industrial 3D printer manufacturer has announced the acquisition of hydraulic and fluid power system developer Aidro. The firm is no seeking extra backing to improve its penetration within 3D printing’s emerging oil, gas, energy and industrial markets. |
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| 6K |
| 6K raises USD 51 Million to ramp up battery material development and triple production of metal AM powders (September 23, 2021) |
| The developer of specialist 3D printing materials, has raised USD 51 Million in a Series C financing round. This round was led by Volta Energy Technologies. The funds will be used to complete 6K’s Battery Development Center of Excellence, double its 6K Energy team, and triple its production capacity. |
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| Mantle |
| Mantle raises USD 25 Million, hits one million end-use parts milestone (September 23, 2021) |
| The metal 3D printer manufacturer has raised USD 25 Million in a Series B financing round, taking the total funding raised to USD 41.5 Million. In addition to expanding its team, the company will use the funds to accelerate the development and installation of its first commercial systems in early 2022. |
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| Trilantic |
| Trilantic wraps up USD 82 Million acquisition of 3D Systems’ Quickparts business (September 27, 2021) |
| The private equity firm has completed the acquisition of 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems’ on-demand production division. Trilantic is going to market 3D printing services under the revived Quickparts brand. |
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| Velo3D |
| Velo3D debuts on the New York Stock Exchange after merger with JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corporation (September 30, 2021) |
| The metal 3D printing technology company announced shares of its common stock have begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “VLD” following its merger. |
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| Shapeways |
| Shapeways goes public in the latest round of 3D printing SPAC mergers (September 30, 2021) |
| The additive manufacturing service provider has announced the completion of its merger with blank check company Galileo Acquisition. Its common stock and public warrants begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the new tickers “SHPW” and “SHPW.WS”. |
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| Technology News |
| Kennametal |
| Kennametal launches its new KAR85-AM-K powder for binder jet 3D printing (September 20, 2021) |
| The Pennsylvania-based provider of industrial tooling and materials, has announced the launch of its new KAR85-AM-K powder. The tungsten carbide powder is characterized by its corrosion and wear resistance and is designed for printing parts for the oil & gas and energy sectors. |
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